Change Management Senior Consultant

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company and part of global Accenture, to do work that matters in a collaborative and caring community, where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Change Management Senior Consultant is responsible for leading the design and execution of change management strategies that enable successful adoption of enterprise initiatives. This role partners closely with business leaders and program teams to translate strategy into actionable change plans that drive engagement, readiness, and sustained behavior change. The Senior Consultant operates as a trusted advisor, bringing structured change methodologies, strong stakeholder acumen, and pragmatic execution to complex, cross-functional transformations

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in change management, organizational transformation, or consulting roles.
Demonstrated experience leading change for complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong working knowledge of formal change management methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, Kotter, or equivalent).
Proven ability to influence without authority and build credibility with senior leaders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience translating strategy into actionable plans

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end change management for medium to large initiatives, including organizational, process, technology, and operating model changes.
Develop integrated change strategies aligned to business objectives, timelines, and risk profiles.
Conduct change impact and readiness assessments to identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Partner with executive sponsors, program leaders, and functional stakeholders to clarify roles, expectations, and sponsorship actions.
Coach leaders and managers on their role in driving change, including communications, reinforcement, and feedback loops.
Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders and accelerate decision-making.
Collaborate with corporate function teams to develop targeted, audience-specific change communications.
Translate complex program information into clear, compelling messaging that supports understanding and adoption.
Ensure communications are sequenced and reinforced in alignment with change milestones
Design and implement adoption plans, including training alignment, toolkits, manager enablement materials, and reinforcement tactics.
Identify and track adoption metrics, feedback, and change outcomes.
Define success measures for change initiatives and monitor progress throughout delivery.
Gather qualitative and quantitative feedback to assess effectiveness and recommend course corrections.
Capture lessons learned and contribute to enterprise change standards, tools, and playbooks.